Recall
American Motors Spirit — 81V081000
NHTSA ID
81V081000
Make
American Motors
Model
Spirit
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1981-07-06
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Units Affected
11,162
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE CRUISE COMMAND ACTUATION CHAIN MAY CATCH ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE COMMAND ACTUATION CHAIN ASSEMBLY, AND A SHIELD WILL BE MOUNTED ON THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.